Þjórsárdalur Visitor Centre

Nestled within a lush birch forest on the banks of the Sandár River, the Þjórsárdalur Visitor Centre serves as the primary gateway to a transformative hospitality experience in the Icelandic highlands.

Location
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Culture
Culture
Education
Education
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Size
2400 m2
Year
2028
Client
Rauðukambar

This low-rise timber structure acts as a central anchor for the region, housing the reception for the Mountain Baths spa and Mountain Retreat hotel, a restaurant featuring locally grown food, and an immersive exhibition dedicated to the valley’s nature and history. The architectural concept is defined by three distinct volumes that merge and pivot, intuitively guiding the flow of guests while framing panoramic views of the surrounding woodland and river.

This low-rise timber structure acts as a central anchor for the region, housing the reception for the Mountain Baths spa and Mountain Retreat hotel, a restaurant featuring locally grown food, and an immersive exhibition dedicated to the valley’s nature and history. The architectural concept is defined by three distinct volumes that merge and pivot, intuitively guiding the flow of guests while framing panoramic views of the surrounding woodland and river.

Credits

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design: Basalt Architects

Project Architect: Marcos Zotes

Project Manager: Elín Þórisdóttir

Design Team: André Motta Vieira, Dagbjört Ásta Jónsdóttir, Katla Maríudóttir, Magni Þór Waltersson, Ólíver Ás Kristinsson

Collaborators

Interior Design: Blue Lagoon Design

Engineering: EFLA and Ferill

Lighting Design: Hildiberg